Hi Everyone,
I have recently started a project on a 1951 Massey Harris 44 Gas tractor that I acquired.
The tractor was converted to 12 volt at some point and that is what I am working with now. I have a question around the starter.
After rebuilding the carb and getting the electric system all fixed up i decided to turn it over. The starter turn the engine over but after about 3 seconds it started to smoke.
I stopped it took the plugs out and tried it to see how strong the starter was and again smoke.
The starter look original which i assume means it was designed for the 6 volt system. At this point I am curious to what I should do.
If i get it rebuilt it will be a 6 volt again and likely wear out. Do i have any other options.
The starter is an Autolite MAX 4080.
Thnaks for any help
I have recently started a project on a 1951 Massey Harris 44 Gas tractor that I acquired.
The tractor was converted to 12 volt at some point and that is what I am working with now. I have a question around the starter.
After rebuilding the carb and getting the electric system all fixed up i decided to turn it over. The starter turn the engine over but after about 3 seconds it started to smoke.
I stopped it took the plugs out and tried it to see how strong the starter was and again smoke.
The starter look original which i assume means it was designed for the 6 volt system. At this point I am curious to what I should do.
If i get it rebuilt it will be a 6 volt again and likely wear out. Do i have any other options.
The starter is an Autolite MAX 4080.
Thnaks for any help